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Posted 20 July, 2026

Residential Team Leader

Para Group
Derby, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

We are hiring aTeam Leaderfor our Residential Children's Home inDerby.

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Salary: £14.25 - £15.25

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Hours:Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week)

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Shift Pattern: 2on 4 off including evenings, weekends

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Sleep-in Rate:£65 per sleep-in (included in total salary package)

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Voluntary Overtime Available

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\"Empowering Futures, Nurturing Potential\"

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prides its self in been child focused while at the same time believing in investing in its team.

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What we aim to do is offersupportandnurturefor children and young people with learning disabilitiesand help navigate through day-to-day life.

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The role of Team Leader involves:

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  • Leading shifts and supervising junior members of staff
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  • Undertaking agreed, delegated management responsibilities on an ongoing basis
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  • Supporting the young peoples emotional needs
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  • Contributing towards maintaining a safe, warm and homely environment
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  • Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans
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  • Taking the children on activities
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  • Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is being provided and carried out
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  • Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education
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  • To make and maintain accurate records of the childs day, including any incidents that may occur
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  • Carry out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks
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  • Apply safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the home
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  • Comply with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations
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What we are looking for from you:

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  • QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (Essential)
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  • Experience in a children's home setting (essential)
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  • Passion to help nurture young people
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  • Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins
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  • Full, UK driving licence (essential)
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  • All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations
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What we can offer:

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  • Enrolment into company pension scheme
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  • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays
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  • Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
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  • Monthly recognition awards
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  • Casual dress code
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  • Free meals during shift
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  • ERS (Employee Referral Scheme) up to£250per referral.
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